Post by Jack Loomes on Mar 26, 2014 6:42:54 GMT

Editor's Note: Below translated by Google.

This style first seems to appear in the 'Persias' during the bronze age and is in continuous use through antiquity, right through to the modern day, as the katana is unarguably the descendant of such swords from China.

Hungary, 800s - 900s strong, slightly ridged on both sides, long blade with a short tip... ...with remnants of the handle rivets. Cleaned and conserved soil find.